Smith participated in the 2013 Little League World Series as a member of the South Nashville team that represented the Southeast Region.
[2] His mother, Jennifer Vickery Smith, worked in the country music industry and often interviewed artists.
He began writing songs with Nashville songwriters Ashley Gorley and Zach Crowell by the time he was 20.
[4] Smith released his second single "Take It Slow" to country radio in early 2023; it was certified Gold by the RIAA but only got to No.
Smith made history on March 10, 2024 when "Creek Will Rise" became the first ever number one on the UK Country Airplay chart.